Heroes / Reading roster

Find the way you want to contribute

These example heroes make each role easier to picture. They are a reading selection, not a full roster or an ordered list of the strongest picks.

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Original fan illustration introducing the tank role

tank / Frontline space

Reinhardt

Reinhardt helps a team move through a dangerous view. Pause near cover often enough for teammates to catch up and use the space you made.

Keep in mind

If nobody can see or follow you, a small step back may be the helpful decision.

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tank / Mobile protection

D.Va

D.Va can move between threats and offer protection where the team needs it. Look for the teammate or angle that will matter next.

Keep in mind

Keep enough awareness to return when the pressure shifts behind you.

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Original fan illustration introducing the damage role

damage / Off-angle pressure

Tracer

Tracer can make space indirectly by drawing attention to a side route. A safe way out lets that contribution continue over several exchanges.

Keep in mind

You do not need to chase every low-health target to have helped the team.

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damage / Steady sightline pressure

Soldier: 76

Soldier: 76 is a useful way to explore steady pressure from cover. Choose a place where you can see the same fight your teammates are having.

Keep in mind

A comfortable angle stops helping once the team has turned the next corner.

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Original fan illustration introducing the support role

support / Ranged support and utility

Ana

Ana benefits from seeing both the teammates she supports and the danger approaching her. A short move behind cover can protect that view.

Keep in mind

Leave room to react. Staying scoped through every exchange can hide a nearby threat.

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support / Responsive protection

Kiriko

Kiriko can answer a dangerous moment without needing to remain in the open. Decide where the team can keep playing after the immediate save.

Keep in mind

Helping one teammate should not make you disappear from everyone else for the rest of the fight.

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